No Madiba Magic?

You would think with the 2010 Football World Cup just around the corner, the talk of the day would be football. However the topic on everyone's lips this morning is who might or might not be present at the games. The mighty Madiba, icon to all South Africans, is 91 years old, this may not be new news to you but let's think about that for a second. 91. Enduring the struggle, being in prison for 27 years and leading this country into a democracy is more than most us will ever experience in a lifetime. That's bound to make someone 91 years old tired. The ANC says Nelson Mandela will be at the World Cup opening game, his family says he won't, and his foundation won't comment.

I understand that with an event like this a little Madiba Magic would be more than welcomed but his grandson has stated that what people need to consider now is his health and I agree. We cant expect him to be everywhere, at everything, all the time. I say, give the guy a rest, set him up in the TV room in front of the enormous flat screen , ensure that his every need is catered for and let him enjoy the games from the comfort of his own home. He supports Bafana Bafana wholeheartedly I'm sure, so whether he's there or not, the Madiba magic will still be there.

On a good note though, our brand ambassador Matthew Booth met with Madiba yesterday and has posted some exclusive content on Hummba about his time at the Mandela Foundation. He must have been honored! And we're honored to get an inside look!
Check it out, you won't want to miss it!

As for the 2010 Football World Cup, the whole of South Africa is behind Bafana Bafana and even though some of us can't be there in person, don't doubt for a second that we wont be there in spirit!